Dr Alexandra Sbaraini

(Research Fellow)

E-mail: asbaraini@mail.usyd.edu.au

Alexandra gained her Bachelor of Dentistry from The Lutheran University of Brazil (2000). Since that time, she has been busy working towards promoting The Oral Health of Brazilians through child education (tooth brushing coaching) and fluoride use in Porto Alegre and Sinimbu. In addition, Alexandra has established her general practice skills, including Endodontics, Periodontics and Oral Surgery whilst working in dental clinics at her home town of Santa Cruz do Sul and Sinimbu (Brazil). Alexandra has also volunteered her services as a dentist for the Association of Parents and Friends of Children with Down’s syndrome.

In 2006, Alexandra obtained a Masters Degree (Community Oral Health and Epidemiology) at the University of Sydney while working in the Caries Management Clinic, Westmead Centre for Oral Health, specially established for the treatment and monitoring of patients at high risk of developing dental caries. Alexandra is a Research Fellow working in the Monitor Practice Program. She is currently responsible for an evaluation of the perceptions and expectations of patients, dentists, and practice staff during the Monitor Dental Practice Program implementation process.

Publications in peer-reviewed journals (previous six years only)

1. Curtis BH, Evans RW, Sbaraini A, Schwarz E. Geographic location and indirect costs as a barrier to dental treatment – a patient perspective. Australian Dental Journal 2007; 52: 271-275.

2. Curtis BH, Evans RW, Sbaraini A, Schwarz E. Recruitment and standardization of a group of Australian dentists for a multipractice study on dental caries prevention. Australian Dental Journal 2007; 52: 106-111.

Abstracts presented at IADR Meetings

1. Curtis B, Evans W, Sbaraini A, Schwarz E. Geographic location and indirect costs – a patient perspective. J Dent Res 86 (Spec Issue B): 0004 (ANZ/IADR), 2007.

2. Sbaraini A, Evans RW. Audit of patient outcomes – Caries Management Clinic, Westmead Hospital, Australia. J Dent Res 85 (Special Issue B): Abstract number 0166, (IADR 84th General Session in Brisbane, Australia) 2006.

3. Sbaraini A, Evans RW. An audit of the Caries Management Clinic at the WCOH. J Dent Res 84(Spec Iss B): Abstract number 083 (IADR 45th Annual Meeting of the Australian/New Zealand Division) 2005 (www.dentalresearch.org).